US Bridges

CR 8 over Huff Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.30 MI E of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000055A019

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8 over Huff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 8 over Huff Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 52 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 8
CrossesHuff Creek
Location0.30 MI E of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.5507, -81.78595
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic630 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 8 over Huff Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CR 8 over Huff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 8 over Huff Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 8 over Huff Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8 over Huff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.